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Case TitleRuth Musser-Lopez v. James G. Kenna et al
DistrictCentral District of California
CityEastern Division - Riverside
Case Number5:2016cv01098
Date Filed2016-05-27
Date Closed2016-10-25
JudgeJudge Otis D. Wright, II
PlaintiffRuth Musser-Lopez
Case DescriptionRuth Musser-Lopez, a former archeologist with the Bureau of Land Management and now a volunteer with American Rock Art Association, submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Land Management for records concerning communications between the agency's current field archeologist and members of the ARAA. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further, Musser-Lopez filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing more, she filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantJames G. Kenna
DefendantState Director California State Office Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
DefendantDoes 1 -50, inclusive
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [9]
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2016-05-271COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1-50, inclusive, James G. Kenna, State Director California State Office Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior.Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim.(Filing fee $ 400:PAID) Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiff Ruth Musser-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 CV-71) (ghap) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-05-27221 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), 1 as to Defendant James G. Kenna. (ghap) Modified on 6/1/2016 (ghap). (Main Document 2 replaced on 6/1/2016) (ghap). (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-05-27360 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), 1 as to Defendant State Director California State Office Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior. (ghap) Modified on 6/1/2016 (ghap). (Main Document 3 replaced on 6/1/2016) (ghap). (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-05-274CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Ruth Musser-Lopez. (ghap) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-05-275NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (ghap) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-05-276NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
2016-06-027MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Counsel are STRONGLY encouraged to review the Central District's website for additional information. (See attached document for other requirements.) (lom) (Entered: 06/02/2016)
2016-09-238MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE, in writing, no later than October 24, 2016, why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution and for failure to serve the defendants within the period required by Rule 4(m). No hearing will be held. In their response, counsel should address the following issue in addition to any other issues they deem appropriate: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS) (lc) (Entered: 09/23/2016)
2016-10-259ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. In light of Plaintiff's request to dismiss case without prejudice, IT IS HEREBYORDERED that the entire action and all claims asserted therein are DISMISSEDwithout prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (jy) (Entered: 10/25/2016)
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